A: "I'm a fan now. This year, I watched a lot of the games because I'm back home. I cheer for those guys. Even though, [Bill] Parcells, I mean, he's doing a great job. I would like to hate because he was the guy that fired me. But he's got a great resume and I respect him. I'm definitely cheering for them."

Q: How will the changing of defensive coordinators affect the team?

A: "It was a good pick-up to get Mike Nolan, especially for linebackers. I've always liked his systems, and I've studied a lot of defenses. I think Channing [Crowder] will definitely benefit from that. He needs a little help, though. They did lose a good coach in George Edwards, who is going to Buffalo. . . . I definitely would like to be involved in the future. Maybe I'll stop in there for some of the two-a-day [practices]. I feel I can really help those guys."